Durango is a top recycler, but Colorado lags recycled and composted only 15.3% of its waste in 2020 November 23, 2021
Durango nonprofit helps build mapping tool to visualize climate, biodiversity of public lands Program was created for policymakers, but can also inform local conservation efforts November 20, 2021
Natural gas company inches closer to exploring Mancos Shale formation in La Plata County wells in northwestern New Mexico are highest producing in 20 years for San Juan Basin November 17, 2021
Data gaps in Southwest Colorado limit what we know about local climate change of radar and spotty ground monitoring make long-term forecasting difficult November 15, 2021
Technology is reshaping how we interact with wildlife Doorbell and trail cameras have boosted wildlife sightings. Does that help or hurt our relationship to animals? November 11, 2021
Colorado Parks and Wildlife asks residents to put away yard hazards deer can tangle themselves in hammocks and holiday decorations during rutting season November 10, 2021
With end of daylight saving, wildlife and highway officials remind drivers to be aware Earlier nightfall increases risk of animal-vehicle collisions November 6, 2021
In Colorado, wildlife disease is the next frontier of climate change temperatures, limited surveillance could make illnesses harder to control November 4, 2021
U.S. Forest Service signals approval for Purgatory Resort expansion area wants to install a new quad lift, provide more beginner trails November 3, 2021
Durango company expands manufacturing of recycled low-cost wood building materials with state grant Age Systems Inc. hopes to address wildfire mitigation efforts, economic development and affordable housing with new facility October 30, 2021
Durango Fire Protection District gets rid of toxic foam Substance will be replaced with a safer alternative October 28, 2021
Colorado may have more sites with dangerous ‘forever chemicals’ than any other A new analysis of an EPA database shows demand for PFAS in fracking and other industries puts Front Range at… October 18, 2021
Where did the wild horses from Sand Wash Basin go? A Colorado state prison. Mustang advocates are frustrated by a lack of access to holding pens at the prison. One beloved horse was euthanized October 15, 2021
Monarch Pass could serve as a new model for wildfire mitigation in treacherous areas 90% of the tall spruce on Monarch Pass have been killed by beetles. If a fire were to spark there,… October 7, 2021
Should methane rules extend to older wells? U.S. Sens. Bennet, Hickenlooper seek to extend Obama-era protections to orphaned and abandoned sites October 1, 2021
White Mesa Mill in southeast Utah enters the rare earth market Fuels seeks to create a domestic supply; industrial plant near Ute Mountain tribe has divisive history September 30, 2021
In high-risk Southwest Colorado, fire chiefs point to wildfire areas of concern Interactive maps help residents see address-by-address where mitigation is needed September 20, 2021
Northwest Colorado wild horse roundup ends with 70% of the herd removed 100 fewer horses than expected were rounded up via helicopter after national outcry, plea from governor September 16, 2021
Bennet says legislation could help fund fire mitigation efforts in Durango Senator discusses potential benefit of Outdoor Restoration Partnership Act for Southwest Colorado September 9, 2021
New Mexico engages with Biden’s energy secretary on methane rules Heat-trapping gas blamed for 30-50% of rising global temperatures August 26, 2021
Hanging Lake Trail will take a long time to rebuild was untouched by debris flows and the Forest Service hopes to rebuild a more sustainable path August 26, 2021
Southern Ute Indian Tribe joins international natural gas initiative exports gas to countries looking for lower-emitting fuels August 20, 2021
Volunteers blast away offensive graffiti from Durango climbing area X-rock, a popular crag, was hit with vulgar, racist images in June August 10, 2021
